Bangladesh-New Zealand series was held in 2013. The people all over the Bangladesh eagerly waited to see the series. They all expected some victory but winning victory like this, where the opponent team was so strong was really unexpected by the cricket loving people of Bangladesh.
Few could imagine Bangladesh whitewashing the Kiwis 3-0, especially after New Zealand posted 300-plus in the third ODI. No matter how big the total is, how tough the opposition is, the Tigers just don't go down without a fight. That's how they have been able to hand two 'Banglawashes' in a row to New Zealand.
Just before the start of the ODI series, Bangladesh superstar Shakib Al Hasan couldn't participate due to dengue fever. Could Bangladesh do it without Shakib was a big question. In fact, in the past, if any of Bangladesh's main players got injured, it became quite tough to fill that gap.
But things seem to be improving on the Bangladesh bench. Naeem Al Islam filled in Shakib's place with clinical displays, while Tamim Iqbal's absence in the final ODI didn't affect the team.
It was encouraging to see Bangladesh not panicking, which has been a sea change in the side's approach in close finishes. In the past, Bangladesh have lost matches from winning positions. But this bunch of Bangladeshis seems to know how to hold their nerves, though their real test remains away from home.
Credit must be given to skipper Mushfiqur Rahim, who has proved to be the agent of this welcome change. He doesn't fear throwing youngsters into the line of fire, and so far they have come out stronger and as match-winners.
It was a great victory by the young tigers. There is no denying the fact that this victory will encourage the young player further to play good matches.
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